For all who have contracted coronavirus,We pray for care and healing. For those who are particularly vulnerable,We pray for safety and protection. For all who experience fear or anxiety,We pray for peace of mind and spirit. For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety,We pray for policies … Continue reading Daily Prayer – October 8, 2020

God of love and hope, You made the world and care for all creation, and yet the world feels strange right now. The news is full of stories about Coronavirus. Many are anxious because of it; many are anxious that they might become ill; many are anxious about their family and friends; many are anxious … Continue reading Daily Prayer – October 7, 2020

Prayer for a Pandemic May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent. May we who have … Continue reading Daily Prayers – October 6, 2020

Prayer For a Time of Anxiety It seems that I return to you most easily when I need comfort, O God. Hello… here I am again, knowing that you are waiting for me with love and warming light. In the shadow of your wings I find respite and relief that feeds my innermost self and … Continue reading Daily Prayer – October 5, 2020

A Prayer for the World God of love and hope,you made the world and care for all creation,but the world feels strange right now.The news is full of stories about Coronavirus.Some people are worried that they might get ill.Others are anxious for their family and friends.Be with them and help them to find peace.We pray … Continue reading Daily Prayer – October 1, 2020

Most merciful and Triune God,We come to you in our weakness.We come to you in our fear.We come to you with trust.For you alone are our hope.We place before you the disease present in our world.We turn to you in our time of need.Bring wisdom to doctors.Give understanding to scientists.Endow caregivers with compassion and generosity.Bring … Continue reading Daily Prayers: September 30, 2020

"Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place." - Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.  Unseen, we have seen you … Continue reading Daily Prayers – September 29, 2020

God's Healing Hand To our brothers and sisters who have contractedand are suffering due to the Coronavirus disease,we pray that God’s healing hand may rest upon you. To medical doctors, nurses and the supporting staffwho are in the frontline of the fight against COVID-19,may the Good Lord sustain you and inspire youto render your life-saving … Continue reading Daily Prayer – September 23, 2020

A Song of Prayer Radiating from My Heart May we understand and transformracial habits of harm.May we rememberthat we belong to each other.May we grow in our awarenessthat what we do can help or hinderracial well-being.May our thoughts and actionsreflect the world we want to live inand leave behind.May we heal the seeds of separationinherited … Continue reading Daily Prayers – September 22, 2020

A Servant’s Prayer I am here, Lord.You know me well, for you made me.Strengthen   my arms that they might carry the burdens of my brothers and sisters in need;   my back and shoulders that they might not break beneath the yoke of fear and oppression;   my heart that it might bear the grief of those … Continue reading Daily Prayer – September 21, 2020